Not Too Far Distant
A stunning new play by Becky Boesen
Experience the the true story of a Nebraskan soldier and the power of liberation.
Touring in Nebraska in 2024 - 2025.
Creative Forces: NEA Military Healing Arts Network
Not Too Far Distant is a Creative Forces Grant Recipient
Creative Forces®: NEA Military Healing Arts Network is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs that seeks to improve the health, well-being, and quality of life for military and veteran populations exposed to trauma, as well as their families and caregivers.
It’s almost unbelievable that anyone could be hardened to the point of doing the brutal things they did.
Staff Sergeant Clarence Williams, 42nd Infantry
Meet the Team
Becky Boesen
Michelle Colette Ingle
Petra Wahlqvist
Playwright and Director
Petra Wahlqvist
Michelle Colette Ingle
Petra Wahlqvist
Project Manager and Tour Director
Michelle Colette Ingle
Michelle Colette Ingle
Michelle Colette Ingle
Assistant Director and Choreographer
Emma Jorgenson
Michelle Colette Ingle
Michelle Colette Ingle
Stage Manager
Shelby Bauer
Robin McKercher
Shelby Bauer
Costume Designer
Kim Williams
Robin McKercher
Shelby Bauer
Lighting Designer
Robin McKercher
Robin McKercher
Robin McKercher
Sound Designer
Paul Shaw
Robin McKercher
Robin McKercher
Staff Sergeant Clarence Williams
Ryan J. Furlong
Claire Goodwater
Ryan J. Furlong
Private Benny Blue
Sasha Dobson
Claire Goodwater
Ryan J. Furlong
The Scholar
Ian Zabel
Claire Goodwater
Claire Goodwater
Master Sergeant Grey Kalani
Claire Goodwater
Claire Goodwater
Claire Goodwater
Private Jimmy White &
Gretchen Williams
